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VK05 FEO

2005 Citroen C3

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2024
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

103,749 mi
Last recorded103,749 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Citroen C357,373 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK05 FEO
MakeCitroen
ModelC3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2023 103,749 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 103,717 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2022 101,534 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 101,534 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive both outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 99,567 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

signs of corrosion beneath paint on both sills

Pass 28 Jul 2020 97,049 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 175/65/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 88,215 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 81,113 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 81,112 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front 175/65/14 (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18+24 (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 77,146 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 77,146 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 72,083 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 64,826 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 64,826 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2014 54,158 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

Engine light is on

O/S/R tyre worn on edges

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 28 Mar 2014 54,158 miles

Centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

Engine light is on

O/S/R tyre worn on edges

Rear exhaust bracket broken but system still supported

Pass 11 Apr 2013 46,159 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine management light on

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear silencer in poor condition

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 11 Apr 2013 46,159 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine management light on

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear silencer in poor condition

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2012 38,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2012 38,706 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 31,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 23,641 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 23,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 23,564 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 16,646 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 16,646 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 12,383 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen C3?

Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
5,216
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
313,601
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 107,792
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 76,366
Registration plate lamp not working 63,376
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 46,618
Stop lamp not working 39,780
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VK05 FEO is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VK05 FEO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VK05 FEO registered?

VK05 FEO is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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